This chapter surveys the literature on the economics of lotteries and is organized around two
central themes. The first section examines the microeconomic aspects of lotteries, including …

The collateral consequences of a criminal conviction have long-lasting and devasting effects
on people involved in the criminal justice system. From losing the ability to find employment …

Late in their senior year, high school students finally find out which colleges they can attend
and how much financial aid will be offered. Some analysts believe that postsecondary …

State lottery policies have been created to generate additional funds to support public
initiatives, such as higher education scholarships. Through 18 participant interviews and …

The Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship (KEES) is a merit-based scholarship
program intended to increase college access, long-term academic commitment, and …

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there is a relationship between
financial aid type and academic success in a public two-year institution in the state of …

The effect of state funded merit aid for college tuition on student performance in high school
has been largely ignored by the current literature on merit aid programs, even though one …

This dissertation study examines the ways that a large, public flagship university uses
automatic-consideration merit scholarships to meet the goals of the institution, particularly as …

Abstract The Student Talent Enrichment Program was an experimental grant program
conducted at a major research university to improve underfunded students' retention …

This paper examines the use of education as an issue in passing Colorados Amendment 64
legalizing the use of recreational marijuana in the state. We utilize political, discourse, and …